Waffle House in Port Charlotte
Last inspected:
810 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, FL 33980Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House #1098 in Port Charlotte has been inspected 23 times since January 2022, accumulating 81 violations—an average of 3.5 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations involving employee health policy, proper hand washing, and proper cooking temperatures have been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections, appearing in at least 10 inspections over the record. Most recent inspections show continued violations: the October 14, 2025 inspection documented hand-washing and time-control issues and was completed with no further action; the July 18, 2025 inspection cited 10 violations including employee health policy, cooking temperature, and hand-washing violations, also completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Waffle House in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Waffle House in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Waffle House #1098 in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #1098 in Port Charlotte are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Port Charlotte had?
- Waffle House #1098 in Port Charlotte has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Port Charlotte find?
- Waffle House #1098 in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on October 14, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House #1098 in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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